Gotta Play Tennis

Maintaining a quiet upper-body above a hyperactive lower one can increase your success at retrieval, control and power on the court

How the tennis stroke known as the slice can add a dimension of both offense and defense in our shotmaking

In a discussion with Gary Bala of TimelessTennis.net, we reflected on the men's Grand Slam championships of 2014 and considered how those results will affect the coming year on the ATP tour.

Children and tennis—teach them well and let them lead the way

The power of the THREE basic ingredients for the success of any player

Just as important as going into a match with a plan is the ability to adjust to the circumstances.

What return, on our investment of time, do we get from watching the majors—the longest tennis matches of the year?

Should our youth settle on team sports, individual sports, or some combination of both? 

Special guest Gary Bala of timelesstennis.net joins me to reflect on the 2012 tennis season with an eye on 2013 predictions.

Listen and enjoy this festive tune–put to words–about what a tennis court means to me and many others.

Is tennis success tied to massive variety or repetitive mediocrity?

When you get down to the true principles of tennis, kid or adult doesn't matter.

Let's review various ways to keep score on a court.

We take a look at the clay court swing as an indication of those with opportunities at Roland Garros.

Look back on your humble beginnings and appreciate all that you now take for granted on the tennis court. 

Keep your eyes and ears open on the court and be an opportunist whenever possible

Four underrated shots in today's tennis game

A few basic characteristics to look for when considering a tennis teacher

Dividing the court into three zones may help guide our shotmaking decisions.

Softer, slower, and lower bouncing balls are NOT just for kids anymore!